Google is expanding its AI-based age verification system to more YouTube accounts.

Google has stated that individuals can confirm their age if the automated estimation is inaccurate. Verification options include a government ID, a selfie, or a credit card. This system is currently affecting users in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, but Google may broaden its availability to other countries.

Is this a threat to privacy?

It is common knowledge that creating an online account with a false age is easy, especially for those under 18. Although children may disagree, limiting their access to certain online content, such as inappropriate YouTube videos, is important. Therefore, using AI to determine if a child uses an account is a good idea.

However, online age verification raises privacy concerns. Anonymity was a core aspect of the early internet, but connecting real identities to online personas has become increasingly challenging. This is among the reasons people might hesitate to share their ID with Google or other major tech companies.

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